Healthy & Quick Breakfast Ideas

Let's face it, some days we don't have the time or the energy to create the healthy and nutritious breakfasts we know we need. The good news is that there are some great alternatives that will get us through until lunch while giving our minds and bodies the things they need to stay healthy and perform well.

Here are three of my favorite quick breakfast ideas - try them out and see which one you like best!

OATMEAL

Oatmeal is a breakfast classic that often gets overlooked. This simple meal helps nourish the body while actually calming the mind and strengthening the nerves! Adding natural sugar or dehydrated fruit is a great way to add extra flavor.

GREEK YOGURT

Greek yogurt is a high-protein, healthy option that is often low in calories. Try adding fruit for unique flavor combinations every day!

GRANOLA

I love granola in the form of bars, but you can also enjoy it like cereal with rice, soy, hemp, almond, or cow's milk. Granola combines vegetarian protein sources with just enough sweetness to get your day off to a great start! Look for options that are low in fat and sugar and that only use natural ingredients.


Here's to a stress-free, healthy, and nutritious breakfast!

Hot Chocolate Recipes

I'll admit it... one of the reasons I love winter so much is hot chocolate! Although it doesn't get too cold where I am, I love sending hot chocolate recipes to my friends and family across the world and enjoying this timeless sweet drink whenever I travel somewhere chilly. Today I'd like to share two of my favorite homemade hot chocolate recipes with you... enjoy!

Traditional Creamy Chocolate
makes 4 cups

1/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
3/4 Cup White Sugar
1 Pinch of Salt
1/3 Cup Just Boiling Water
3 1/2 Cups Whole Milk
3/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Half-And-Half Cream

Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in a sauce pan. Carefully pour boiling water over into sauce pan. Stir gently while you bring it to a boil. Simmer for about two minutes. Lower the heat and stir in your milk. Allow this to heat back up to desired temperature. Pour into heat-safe mugs, and add cream to thicken and cool down hot chocolate.

Mexican Style Hot Chocolate
makes 3 cups

3 Cups Whole Milk
3 Tablespoons Drinking Chocolate, Chopped Up
1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cinnamon Stick
1/4 Teaspoon Chili Powder

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and heat while stirring until a boil begins. Remove from heat, cool for a few minutes, then pour into mugs.


Enjoy!